About this listing

This apt. is in a typical nyc urban area. It is a 3 bedroom but sleeps 9. It features 7 real mattresses, a very thick mat like 8 to 9 inches thick and a blow up bed. We welcome groups and families with children. We also speak french and spanish.

This apt. is in a typical nyc urban area. It is a 3 bedroom but sleeps 9. It features 7 real mattresses, a very thick mat like 8 to 9 inches thick and a blow up bed. We welcome groups and families with children. We also speak french and spanish.

This is a 3 bedroom apartment totally renovated. There are 2 large bedrooms and 1 smaller sized bedroom. The master bedroom, has a queen sized canopy bed. The sleigh bed in the photo is a full sized bed, The other room consist of a twin sized bed, The kitchen is newly renovated with granite counter tops and trash cans that roll in the cabinets. The bathroom is decent sized for New York City but by no means a huge bathroom. There is a separate living room and a dining room. The flooring is the original antique floors. It is for that reason that we ask that all hard shoes be removed.

Guest should expect a warm inviting host. You should know that Airbnb has been a great part of my life in the past year. I you should expect a host that is eager to meet people of all different backgrounds. You can also count on having a host that is ready to respond to text and phone calls at most times. Communication and hospitality is definitely our strong points and it is my passion. You should also expect to find an immaculate place that is well equipped with all possible kitchen utensils, including non-stick pots, dishes, eating utensils, seasonings for cooking, coffee, coffee maker, microwave, toaster, tea kettle, dish washing liquid, garbage bags and paper towels. The bathroom will be stocked with extra toilet tissue and sufficient towels. The beds will be made with quality linens at all times.

Our neighborhood is full of culture and very diverse, atypical of New York City, There are supermarkets and almost everything you could possibly want to purchase, selling on Broadway. This is one block away. There is a Bank of America on the corner, along with the Police Station directly across the street (couldn't feel more protected than that). The train (metro) station (J train) is less than a 2 minute walk. There are local pubs on Broadway as well as on Lewis Avenue. We are located less than 15 minutes from the Barclays Center, about 20 minutes from the Botanical Gardens, Children Museum and the Brooklyn Bridge Park, Brooklyn Museum, Jewish Children's Museum and the New York City Transit Museum. We are about 30 to 40 minutes via train from Times Square and most parts of Manhattan.

What makes this place unique is not only the decor, but the community and lets not forget the friendly host ;-). Whether or not you choose this place, I do hope you enjoy the "city that never sleeps". Discounted rate from December to February. Ask about further discounts for that period if 4 or more days are reserved. Be sure to look at my other listing https://www.airbnb.com/manage-listing/596373/details is a 4 bedroom that sleeps 10. There is the quiet townhouse that sleeps 14 listing numb(phone number hidden) . I also have a 2 bedroom l(phone number hidden) that sleeps 9. There is also the 4 bedroom 596373. In January, February and March only, if available and you want a larger space, ask about the quiet townhouse location for no extra charge.

Guest Access

A private apartment, wifi usage and all food found in the apartment.

Interaction with Guests

Each guest is different. Most of our guest do not want to much interaction. After I greet my guest, I contact them regularly via text to make sure they are ok. I do not want to be intrusive. If, however, my guest need me for anything, I do reside one flight down. They typically knock on my door.

The Neighborhood

The feeling of safety as you walk outside and realize that a police station is directly across the street gives me an extra sense of security.

Getting Around

located meters away from the J train

Other Things to Note

Unfortunately, due to bad party experiences, we have ceased hosting groups for parties.

Please do not wear shoes in the apartment. We try to maintain the natural, original wood floors. We do not allow smoking in the apartment since we do cater to families with small children. Feel free to smoke in front of the building. We charge a very low charge cleaning fee in effort to keep your cost down so we do ask that you take out your garbage and leave in the bins in front of the building. The bamboo table looks very comfortable and while it is inviting to sit on is an antique piece that I can't replace and really, really love so please do not use it for sitting.

117 Reviews

Venessa is an excellent host who responds quickly but does not apply too many rules to the guests. The decor is extremely stylist and the fruit/snacks specifically left for the guests is a great surprise, especially for the kids. We had a great time in her house. The neighbourhood however is not particularly interesting.

My family and I had a very nice stay at Venessa's apartment in Brooklyn. My husband and I are avid travelers and we rented this for a family trip to NYC along with my brother, his wife, and my parents. My parents and brother were initially skeptical of the location as it appeared to be in a rougher neighborhood than they are used to in southern suburbia but upon leaving they agreed that the amenities and proximity to the J-train made it worth it. As Venessa mentioned there is a police station across the street with many police cars up and down the road and the train is 0.1 miles a way. The apartment was very clean and comfortable and she even had milk, cereal, coffee, eggs, etc for us to use. The beds were also very comfortable and the kitchen was great for anyone hoping to save a few dollars and cook. Overall, I would recommend this property and host.

Our family spent a week in Venessa's apartment. The apartment was accurately described on the website.
We used the subway to get around NY and found it really easy to use. The apartment is only 1-2 min from the nearest subway station (Gates Ave).
There are plenty of places to buy groceries and also to eat within a short walking distance.
Venessa was very helpful from the very beginning and was quick to respond. We had an issue with the door key and Venessa had it sorted very promptly.

Venessa's apartment is beautiful and extremely clean. She had so much love and detail in hosting us 7 girls. She came to greet us at the end and was warm, kind, and understanding. She thinks of every amenity for her hosts...blow dryer, clean towels, shower gel and a bottle of wine!!! Thank you very much Venessa we enjoyed our stay and would love to go back!

About the Host, Venessa

After doing Airbnb for about one year, I have decided to change my description. i can now say, that, the best description of myself is a fun loving host with a passion to please my guest. I feel privileged to be afforded the opportunity to meet so many people from so many different backgrounds and the opportunity to travel through your eyes. Hosting is a joint venture that involves my husband, the children, and I. I am a teacher or pre school children. I am of Caribbean decent, while my husband is from Senegal in Africa. Language is definitely his gift, speaking french, spanish and several African languages quite fluently. My family and I love to travel. Our most recent travel landed us in my husband's home town in Senegal. This was my most fulfilling travel ever. We have been to France, England, Hawaii, Bahamas, Canada and we have had many other short trips in the US. We can't live without each other. We are a very tight nit family, thus, we welcome families (even families with children, regardless of age). We love to eat rice and fish and spicy foods from our culture. We love to tour the city and see on and off Broadway shows, dine at our favorite restaurants, take long walks and bike ride in the park. As host, we are very accommodating and informative for travels who want to enjoy the best of NYC. I have spent almost all of my life in the city and I love NYC; I love my neighborhood and richness of culture here.